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Many fastballs were up and away to right handed hitters. That means he is either over-throwing or not following through. I'am gonna repeat what Palmer said. Matusz was a thrower last night, not a pitcher. I'am gonna stick to my statement throughout the offseason that he shouldn't have been on this club to start the season and so far I've been right. I was not impressed with him last night and if he pitches like that in his next start, he'll be demoted once Wada comes back. I know it was against the Yankees, but after a season like last years, he doesn't havent much breathing room for excuses. Other than a tick in velocity and a better curveball, I saw no difference in the 2011 Matusz than the 2012 Matusz. Hopefully in his next start against the blue jays, he'll prove me wrong.

osforlife wrote:I'am gonna stick to my statement throughout the offseason that he shouldn't have been on this club to start the season and so far I've been right. I was not impressed with him last night and if he pitches like that in his next start, he'll be demoted once Wada comes back.